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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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published:19 Feb 2017

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Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

published:25 May 2017

views:4803

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
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published:19 Aug 2015

views:4423

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

published:01 Aug 2010

views:1046

Gilles is breeding sheeps and shares the glimpse of his daily life on his farm in Auvergne region of France.

published:13 Nov 2016

views:843

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

published:09 Jul 2018

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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
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Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

published:13 Apr 2012

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France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers who he says commit suicide every year.
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American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
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Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Follow us on our journey through films and vlogs across the world - reclaim the freedom.
ABOUT WWOOF (from http://wwoof.net)
Want to live and learn on organic farms worldwide? Want to share your life with other like-minded people?
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.
As a volunteer (or WWOOFer as we call them) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.
As a host farm you will open your home to receive visitors from your own country or abroad who want to connect with the land and support the organic movement.
a film by alex browne
location: Les Costils - Normandy, France
gear: Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm, RØDE VideoMic, Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom + Ballhead, GobeVariable ND Filter, PolaroidCube+, DJISpark
edit: Final Cut Pro X + Adobe IllustratorDraw
music: Chillhop http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom
saib. - West Lake https://soundcloud.com/chillhopdotcom/saib-west-lake
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify
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Organic farming in France: Green is the new black

Organic farming in France: Green is the new black

Organic farming in France: Green is the new black

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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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3:14

Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

3:40

Working On A Farm In France!

Working On A Farm In France!

Working On A Farm In France!

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leighannemarie33

2:48

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

2:23

Organic sheep farm, Auvergne France

Organic sheep farm, Auvergne France

Organic sheep farm, Auvergne France

Gilles is breeding sheeps and shares the glimpse of his daily life on his farm in Auvergne region of France.

1:06

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

17:14

Austrian farmers turn nature's challenges into advantages

Austrian farmers turn nature's challenges into advantages

Austrian farmers turn nature's challenges into advantages

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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
Co-financed by the European Commission. This reflects the views only of the author
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained.
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6:00

France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

15:50

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

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France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers who he says commit suicide every year.
Visit our website :
http://www.france24.com
Subscribe to our YouTube channel :
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1:28

Organic Farming in Burgundy, France: Part 1 of 2

Organic Farming in Burgundy, France: Part 1 of 2

Organic Farming in Burgundy, France: Part 1 of 2

American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
For a list of Alex's wines for sale at Flickinger Wines, click here: http://flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspxAsk a Winemaker on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl
Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker
www.askawinemaker.com

WWOOFing IN FRANCE // Les Costils

Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Follow us on our journey through films and vlogs across the world - reclaim the freedom.
ABOUT WWOOF (from http://wwoof.net)
Want to live and learn on organic farms worldwide? Want to share your life with other like-minded people?
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.
As a volunteer (or WWOOFer as we call them) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.
As a host farm you will open your home to receive visitors from your own country or abroad who want to connect with the land and support the organic movement.
a film by alex browne
location: Les Costils - Normandy, France
gear: Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm, RØDE VideoMic, Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom + Ballhead, GobeVariable ND Filter, PolaroidCube+, DJISpark
edit: Final Cut Pro X + Adobe IllustratorDraw
music: Chillhop http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom
saib. - West Lake https://soundcloud.com/chillhopdotcom/saib-west-lake
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify
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3:27

Auriat, France organic farm woofing

Auriat, France organic farm woofing

Auriat, France organic farm woofing

1:09

Organic farming in the EU

Organic farming in the EU

Organic farming in the EU

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has almost doubled in recent years.
Austria, the Czech Republic and Estonia have the highest proportion of organically farmed land in Europe.
EU citizens are also increasing their demand for organic products. Europe is the second largest market in the world, worth €22.7 billion.
Germans, French and British are the biggest consumers.
Organic farming is often seen as a solution to feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Critics, however, suggest that organic yields are on average 20 to 25% lower than those of conventional farms.
More land to produce the same amount of food is needed, resulting in more deforestation and biodiversity loss.
The European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU member states are currently discussing how to regulate the organic farming sector. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for its future.
Sources: Eurostat, FIBL-IFOAM, European Union (OrganicMonitor).

4:42

WWOOFing in France

WWOOFing in France

WWOOFing in France

My experience working on organic farms! The first half is in eastern France, the second half is in the south. I was there during July and August of 2012. Such a beautiful adventure.

Organic farming in France: Green is the new black

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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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published: 19 Feb 2017

Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

published: 25 May 2017

Working On A Farm In France!

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leighanne...

published: 19 Aug 2015

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

published: 01 Aug 2010

Organic sheep farm, Auvergne France

Gilles is breeding sheeps and shares the glimpse of his daily life on his farm in Auvergne region of France.

published: 13 Nov 2016

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

published: 09 Jul 2018

Austrian farmers turn nature's challenges into advantages

Subscribe to France 24 now :
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FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7
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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
Co-financed by the European Commission. This reflects the views only of the author
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained.
Visit our website :
http://www.france24.com
Subscribe to our YouTube channel :
...

published: 07 Nov 2016

France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

published: 13 Apr 2012

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

Subscribe to France 24 now :
http://f24.my/youtubeEN
FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7
http://f24.my/YTliveEN
France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers...

published: 02 Jul 2016

Organic Farming in Burgundy, France: Part 1 of 2

American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
For a list of Alex's wines for sale at Flickinger Wines, click here: http://flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspxAsk a Winemaker on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl
Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker
www.askawinemaker.com

WWOOFing IN FRANCE // Les Costils

Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food....

published: 30 Dec 2017

Auriat, France organic farm woofing

published: 17 Jul 2015

Organic farming in the EU

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has almost doubled in recent years.
Austria, the Czech Republic and Estonia have the highest proportion of organically farmed land in Europe.
EU citizens are also increasing their demand for organic products. Europe is the second largest market in the world, worth €22.7 billion.
Germans, French and British are the biggest consumers.
Organic farming is often seen as a solution to feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Critics, however, suggest that organic yields are on average 20 to 25% lower than those of conventional farms.
More land to produce the same amount of food is needed, re...

published: 18 Mar 2016

WWOOFing in France

My experience working on organic farms! The first half is in eastern France, the second half is in the south. I was there during July and August of 2012. Such a beautiful adventure.

Subscribe to France 24 now:
http://f24.my/youtubeEN
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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footp...

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

Working On A Farm In France!

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a M...

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leighannemarie33

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leighannemarie33

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering inte...

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The sp...

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
Co-financed by the European Commission. This reflects the views only of the author
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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
Co-financed by the European Commission. This reflects the views only of the author
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained.
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France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to d...

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

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France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers who he says commit suicide every year.
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France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers who he says commit suicide every year.
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American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
For a list of Alex's wines for sale at Flickinger Wines, click here: http://flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspxAsk a Winemaker on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl
Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker
www.askawinemaker.com

American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
For a list of Alex's wines for sale at Flickinger Wines, click here: http://flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspxAsk a Winemaker on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl
Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker
www.askawinemaker.com

WWOOFing IN FRANCE // Les Costils

Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming,...

Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Follow us on our journey through films and vlogs across the world - reclaim the freedom.
ABOUT WWOOF (from http://wwoof.net)
Want to live and learn on organic farms worldwide? Want to share your life with other like-minded people?
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.
As a volunteer (or WWOOFer as we call them) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.
As a host farm you will open your home to receive visitors from your own country or abroad who want to connect with the land and support the organic movement.
a film by alex browne
location: Les Costils - Normandy, France
gear: Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm, RØDE VideoMic, Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom + Ballhead, GobeVariable ND Filter, PolaroidCube+, DJISpark
edit: Final Cut Pro X + Adobe IllustratorDraw
music: Chillhop http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom
saib. - West Lake https://soundcloud.com/chillhopdotcom/saib-west-lake
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify
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Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Follow us on our journey through films and vlogs across the world - reclaim the freedom.
ABOUT WWOOF (from http://wwoof.net)
Want to live and learn on organic farms worldwide? Want to share your life with other like-minded people?
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.
As a volunteer (or WWOOFer as we call them) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.
As a host farm you will open your home to receive visitors from your own country or abroad who want to connect with the land and support the organic movement.
a film by alex browne
location: Les Costils - Normandy, France
gear: Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm, RØDE VideoMic, Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom + Ballhead, GobeVariable ND Filter, PolaroidCube+, DJISpark
edit: Final Cut Pro X + Adobe IllustratorDraw
music: Chillhop http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom
saib. - West Lake https://soundcloud.com/chillhopdotcom/saib-west-lake
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify
FOLLOW ME:
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Organic farming in the EU

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has alm...

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has almost doubled in recent years.
Austria, the Czech Republic and Estonia have the highest proportion of organically farmed land in Europe.
EU citizens are also increasing their demand for organic products. Europe is the second largest market in the world, worth €22.7 billion.
Germans, French and British are the biggest consumers.
Organic farming is often seen as a solution to feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Critics, however, suggest that organic yields are on average 20 to 25% lower than those of conventional farms.
More land to produce the same amount of food is needed, resulting in more deforestation and biodiversity loss.
The European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU member states are currently discussing how to regulate the organic farming sector. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for its future.
Sources: Eurostat, FIBL-IFOAM, European Union (OrganicMonitor).

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has almost doubled in recent years.
Austria, the Czech Republic and Estonia have the highest proportion of organically farmed land in Europe.
EU citizens are also increasing their demand for organic products. Europe is the second largest market in the world, worth €22.7 billion.
Germans, French and British are the biggest consumers.
Organic farming is often seen as a solution to feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Critics, however, suggest that organic yields are on average 20 to 25% lower than those of conventional farms.
More land to produce the same amount of food is needed, resulting in more deforestation and biodiversity loss.
The European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU member states are currently discussing how to regulate the organic farming sector. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for its future.
Sources: Eurostat, FIBL-IFOAM, European Union (OrganicMonitor).

Organic farming in France: Green is the new black

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This week, we explore France's organic food industry. French agriculture may be in trouble, but the organic sector is booming. Faced with a number of health scandals and fears over GM crops, consumers are changing their habits and growing numbers of farmers are switching methods of production. We take a look at the strict rules required for French farmers to be classed as organic, and find out why the prices of organic products are coming down.
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Guy's Rant - local food & why a French farm

Why does Riverford have an organic farm in France?
www.riverford.co.uk
What about food miles? What about local food? What about seasonal food? And carbon footprints?
Learn the logic behind our 'hungry gap' farm in this 3 min video.

Working On A Farm In France!

After Italy, I went to the French countryside to volunteer on an organic farm. In this vlog, I show you a bit of what I do on the farm and take you along on a Market Day at the local organic meat farm, where I was treated to a true country feast!
If you haven't seen my previous European travel vlogs, you can check them out here:
Quitting My Job: http://bit.ly/1Li8VVB
Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre! : http://bit.ly/1g9T2oO
ItalianTrainStrikeProblems :( : http://bit.ly/1DCWzku
An Afternoon in Pisa! : http://bit.ly/1HYz3QF
Florence Gelato Tour FAIL: http://bit.ly/1SJWy50
The Statue of David & ReggaeMusic in Florence! : http://bit.ly/1eMDEx6
4 Fascinating Facts About Venice! : http://bit.ly/1gVAj02
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighAnneMarie_
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leighannemarie33

Back to the land: French lessons in organic farming

Ever wanted to quit everything and start over as an organic farmer? It might be easier than you think. For 14 years, a French association has been offering internships to those city dwellers who dream of greener pastures. At their farm in the heart of the Sologne forest, in the Loire Valley, Pierre-Yves Fromonot and his wife teach everything from growing organic crops to understanding the bio business. Duration: 02:47

#IMakeApps | Gregory Veret | Organic farmer | Xooloo | France

Gregory Veret owns an organic farm on an island outside of Paris and is a tech entrepreneur running Xooloo, an app that teaches kids good digital habits. The spirit of both businesses is the same: enabling a better future for children.
Download Xooloo on Google Play.
#IMakeApps is a celebration of app makers worldwide.
Watch the stories, share yours & get featured.
https://g.co/play/imakeapps
#GooglePlay #featured

Austrian farmers turn nature's challenges into advantages

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Nestled in the eastern Alps, some 60% of Austria's countryside is mountainous and almost 90% of farms are found along its slopes. This leads to natural and specific constraints for farmers. The latest Common Agricultural Policy has provisions for people trying to exploit such difficult terrain. FRANCE 24 looks at how effective those funds are in keeping the hills alive with the sound of farmers.
Co-financed by the European Commission. This reflects the views only of the author
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained.
Visit our website :
http://www.france24.com
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France: The Last Farm in Paris | European Journal

Right in the middle of the upscale Montparnasse district of Paris is an old farmhouse in a state of increasing dilapidation. An initiative has been started to defend the site from profit-seeking speculators. Paris used to be home to 500 farmhouses, providing the French capital with fresh milk and other produce. They have now all disappeared except for "Ferme Montsouris", although it has been abandoned for some time. A real estate company bought the site, planning to build luxury apartments there.

Video: FRANCE 24 speaks to French farmers in crisis

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France is the EU's largest agricultural producer, but its farmers are faced with administrative constraints, falling sales prices and debt. Many are pushed into depression and some to the point of suicide; officially, 200 take their own lives each year.
FRANCE 24's Chris Moore and Sylvain Rousseau spoke to farmers in Brittany, one of France's main agricultural regions, who feel increasingly isolated and uncertain. One reason for their anger is the sharp fall in prices for dairy and other animal products.
Among them is Jacques Jeffredo, a vegetable farmer who set out some 600 white crosses in front of a local basilica in October 2015 to symbolise the 600 farmers who he says commit suicide every year.
Visit our website :
http://www.france24.com
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Organic Farming in Burgundy, France: Part 1 of 2

American winemaker and organic farmer Alex Gambal explains the challenges he faces growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It turns out that the Grand Cru vineyards are generally easier to farm than the "Bourgogne" Appellation lots that the Gambals own.
See our complete list of videos with Alex Gambal:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JfEJrnV2nwye55onz0ggav
For a list of Alex's wines for sale at Flickinger Wines, click here: http://flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspxAsk a Winemaker on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl
Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker
www.askawinemaker.com

WWOOFing IN FRANCE // Les Costils

Leaving our 9 to 5s behind we embark on an around the world adventure. Starting by WWOOFing in France (Normandy) at Les Costils, we learn about organic farming, permaculture and self sufficiency.
WWOOF aka World Wide Opportunities on OrganicFarms is the best way to travel cheaply across the world. Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Meeting new and inspiring people who have left the rat race and moved to the countryside to develop an off-grid sustainable farm. Volunteer or work around 5 hours a day 5 days a week for your accommodation and organic food. The best option for traveling on a budget cheaply.
Follow us on our journey through films and vlogs across the world - reclaim the freedom.
ABOUT WWOOF (from http://wwoof.net)
Want to live and learn on organic farms worldwide? Want to share your life with other like-minded people?
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.
As a volunteer (or WWOOFer as we call them) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.
As a host farm you will open your home to receive visitors from your own country or abroad who want to connect with the land and support the organic movement.
a film by alex browne
location: Les Costils - Normandy, France
gear: Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm, RØDE VideoMic, Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom + Ballhead, GobeVariable ND Filter, PolaroidCube+, DJISpark
edit: Final Cut Pro X + Adobe IllustratorDraw
music: Chillhop http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom
saib. - West Lake https://soundcloud.com/chillhopdotcom/saib-west-lake
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify
FOLLOW ME:
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Organic farming in the EU

Today, organic farming plays an increasingly bigger role on the world’s agricultural stage.
In theEuropean Union, the use of organic agricultural land has almost doubled in recent years.
Austria, the Czech Republic and Estonia have the highest proportion of organically farmed land in Europe.
EU citizens are also increasing their demand for organic products. Europe is the second largest market in the world, worth €22.7 billion.
Germans, French and British are the biggest consumers.
Organic farming is often seen as a solution to feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Critics, however, suggest that organic yields are on average 20 to 25% lower than those of conventional farms.
More land to produce the same amount of food is needed, resulting in more deforestation and biodiversity loss.
The European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU member states are currently discussing how to regulate the organic farming sector. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for its future.
Sources: Eurostat, FIBL-IFOAM, European Union (OrganicMonitor).